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Willow Health Media is Kenya’s first independent, digital newsroom dedicated exclusively to health and science journalism. It is a non profit organisation where evidence meets storytelling, turning complex health issues into clear, compelling narratives.
Founded in 2024, Willow was born out of a belief that an informed public is essential to achieving health equity. Like its namesake the resilient willow tree, our work is rooted, healing, and far-reaching.
The surgical team performed Africa’s first facial operation for free, but the custom titanium implants for Lucy Gathoni’s surgery were imported from Belgium and cost Ksh5 million.
Our Journey
Since its founding, Willow Health Media has been committed to transforming public health communication through trusted journalism, powerful storytelling, and strategic partnerships.
Explore the milestones that have shaped our journey and the impact we continue to make in advancing health knowledge across Africa.
From Samburu to Nairobi, the data on adolescent pregnancy tells a story of inequality, invisible suffering, and a 2025 government
The Social Health Authority (SHA) holds data on 27 million patients across 9,500 health facilities-and counting. But from pregnancy history
Kenya’s adolescents are navigating sex, power, and violence with almost no honest guidance… and the numbers prove it: Over 17,000 adolescents
A Tumour. A Priest. Top Surgeons, and The World First Facial Reconstruction Surgery
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